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Criteo Announces Senior Executive Promotions

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NEW YORK, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Criteo (Nasdaq: CRTO), the commerce media company, today announced the promotion of key leaders to further propel growth and continue building momentum in Retail Media and Performance Media, effective immediately.

Brian Gleason, who joined Criteo in April 2022 as Chief Revenue Officer, will assume the expanded role of Chief Revenue Officer and President, Retail Media. He will oversee the end-to-end execution of our Retail Media ambitions, driving even greater efficiency and agility, and further advancing Criteo’s market presence and leadership in the fastest-growing channel in digital advertising. He will also continue to lead the company’s global commercial organization, driving top-line growth and expanding new client opportunities. Prior to joining Criteo, Gleason was Global Chief Commercial Officer of GroupM, a WPP subsidiary. He also served as CEO of Xaxis, one of the world’s largest programmatic audience platforms, and in senior roles at various advertising and technology companies that enjoyed significant growth under his leadership.

Ryan Damon, formerly Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, will assume the expanded role of Chief Legal and Transformation Officer. In addition to overseeing the company’s legal, compliance and public affairs, his new responsibilities will cover transformation initiatives to further drive Criteo’s Commerce Media Platform vision and execution roadmap, including Criteo’s trading infrastructure and custom capabilities. Prior to joining Criteo in 2018, Damon served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Riverbed Technology where he led legal and corporate development. He has also held senior legal roles at Charles Schwab and was an attorney with the law firm of Gunderson Dettmer in Silicon Valley, representing start-up technology companies and venture capital investors.

Connor McGogney, formerly Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, has been promoted to Chief Business Development Officer. Since joining Criteo in 2018, McGogney has been instrumental in shaping Criteo’s acquisition and business transformation strategy. As part of the senior leadership team, he will play a central role in driving the company’s growth strategy including mergers and acquisitions and forging strategic partnerships to further advance Criteo’s global market position. Previously, McGogney was Vice President, Global M&A and Corporate Development at Nielsen. He also served as Vice President, Media and Technology Investment Banking at Credit Suisse.

“These executive leadership changes will accelerate our success and enable further growth as we continue to transform our company into a Commerce Media powerhouse. Brian, Ryan and Connor are exceptional leaders who will help us continue to scale our business and drive shareholder value,” said Megan Clarken, Chief Executive Officer of Criteo.

In addition to Brian Gleason and Ryan Damon, Connor McGogney will report directly to Megan Clarken, Chief Executive Officer.

About Criteo

Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to drive better commerce outcomes. Its industry leading Commerce Media Platform connects thousands of marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences from product discovery to purchase. By powering trusted and impactful advertising, Criteo supports an open internet that encourages discovery, innovation, and choice. For more information, please visit www.criteo.com

Criteo Public Relations 
Jessica Meyers, j.meyers@criteo.com 

Criteo Investor Relations
Melanie Dambre, m.dambre@criteo.com 

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including our expectations regarding our market opportunity and future growth prospects and other statements that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: failure related to our technology and our ability to innovate and respond to changes in technology, uncertainty regarding our ability to access a consistent supply of internet display advertising inventory and expand access to such inventory, including without limitation uncertainty regarding the timing and scope of proposed changes to and enhancements of the Chrome browser announced by Google, investments in new business opportunities and the timing of these investments, whether the projected benefits of acquisitions materialize as expected, uncertainty regarding international growth and expansion (including related to changes in a specific country’s or region’s political or economic conditions), the impact of competition, uncertainty regarding legislative, regulatory or self-regulatory developments regarding data privacy matters and the impact of efforts by other participants in our industry to comply therewith, the impact of consumer resistance to the collection and sharing of data, our ability to access data through third parties, failure to enhance our brand cost-effectively, recent growth rates not being indicative of future growth, our ability to manage growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, our ability to grow our base of clients, and the financial impact of maximizing Contribution ex-TAC, as well as risks related to future opportunities and plans, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results and those risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s SEC filings and reports, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024, and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as well as future filings and reports by the Company. Importantly, at this time, macro-economic conditions including inflation and fluctuating interest rates in the U.S. have impacted Criteo’s business, financial condition, cash flow and results of operations.

Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

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77% of Graduates Admit: “We Aren’t Ready For The Real World”

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New YouScience report reveals a systemic design gap in American education as record-high completion rates fail to produce students with a clear, intentional direction for their lives

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®,the leading education technology company transforming college and career readiness through its award-winning platform YouScience® Brightpath, today released its annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report. The findings expose a growing gap in American education, with rising graduation rates not translating into real-world readiness.

Drawing from a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the graduating classes of 2022 through 2025, the 2026 report identifies a “readiness crisis” that has become the new normal.

Key findings from the report include:

The readiness gap: 77% of graduates describe themselves as only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after high school.The confidence baseline: 69% of students lack strong confidence in their post-graduation plans, a figure that has held steady as an ongoing trend, not a temporary disruption.The end of the default to a college degree: Four-year college enrollment has fallen from 55% in 2019 to 36.7% in 2026, this is no longer a temporary decline, but a permanent reset in how students approach their future.The majority is no longer college-bound: 63.3% of graduates are choosing pathways outside of a traditional four-year university, including community college, trade school, workforce entry, or no defined plan.A generation navigating without a map: 62% of students are “drifting” into their future without intentional, deliberate plans.The power of aptitude discovery: When students receive structured support to understand their natural talents, their sense of preparedness nearly triples (13% to 33%) and confidence more than doubles (19% to 41%).

“The 2026 findings confirm that our education system is optimized for the wrong outcome. Completion is up, but clarity is not,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “The failure is architectural. We have built a system that measures credits and GPA rather than self-knowledge and direction. To close the readiness gap, we must shift our focus from getting students through high school to getting them ready for life.”

The report also highlights deepening inequities across the country. Female students are more likely to feel unprepared (46% vs 41% of males), and the Western United States reports the lowest preparedness levels in the nation at 50%. Furthermore, public school students report the lowest confidence and preparedness levels compared to all other school types, highlighting a significant challenge for equity in education.

To close the readiness gap, YouScience calls for a fundamental shift toward four core capabilities:

Discover: Building self-knowledge through aptitude discovery before high-stakes decisions are made.Plan: Connecting learning to intentional, personalized pathways well before graduation.Validate: Providing certifications and real-world projects that translate learning into recognized credentials.Connect: Linking students to internships and employer partnerships at scale.

“Students are not unmotivated; they are navigating a system that wasn’t designed to guide them,” added Barton. “The data shows that when we provide students with the tools to discover who they are and where they can go, the results are transformational. It is time to update the system’s design to match the realities of the modern workforce.”

To read the full 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report, or see how Brightpath equips schools to drive real student outcomes, visit youscience.com.

About the report
The 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report is the fourth annual study examining how recent high school graduates navigate life after graduation. Based on a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the classes of 2022–2025, it provides critical insights into evolving trends in student confidence, preparedness, and the structural changes required to support the next generation.

About YouScience
YouScience® is the leading education technology company dedicated to empowering individuals with the data and credentials needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Its award-winning platform, Brightpath, is the only College & Career Readiness solution built for both compliance and impact—powered by scientifically backed aptitude discovery, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful career connections. YouScience currently serves more than 13,400 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide.

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goeasy Ltd. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ – goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading consumer lenders focused on delivering a full suite of financial services to Canadians with non-prime credit scores, will release its first quarter 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The company will hold its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for analysts and investors on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Call Details

Local – Toronto: +1 (416) 945-7677
North American Toll Free: +1 (888) 699-1199

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Participants may listen to the webcast by registering via the following link https://app.webinar.net/wRYMgAD0jeA. A recorded version will be available under the same link immediately following the conclusion of the conference call.

To join the conference call without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/4sYSTIF to receive an instant automated call back.

A recorded playback of the conference call will also be available until May 20, 2026 by calling North American toll free +1 (888) 660-6345, or +1 (289) 819-1450, passcode 25661 #.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a leading Canadian provider of non-prime consumer lending solutions, offering a suite of financial products through its easyfinancial, easyhome, and LendCare brands. goeasy offers unsecured and secured instalment loans, point-of-sale financing, and lease-to-own merchandise through its omni-channel model, which spans online, mobile, and hundreds of locations nationwide.

Driven by its team members’ dedication to expand access to credit for underserved communities and helping customers strengthen their financial futures, goeasy has proudly served more than 1.6 million customers while building an award-winning culture. Shares of goeasy Ltd. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol GSY. For more information, visit www.goeasy.com.

For investor inquiries, contact:

James Obright
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Capital Markets
investor_relations@goeasy.com 

For media inquiries, contact:

mediainquiries@goeasy.com

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Consultwebs Releases 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions: Navigating GEO, E-E-A-T, and AI-Driven Search Volatility

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Consultwebs, the nation’s premier legal digital marketing agency, is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions for Law Firms.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This strategic guide is designed to help attorneys maintain authority and credibility in a “Generative Engine” era.

Strategic Analysis by Industry Leaders
The report is anchored by the work of Grant Brott, Tanner Jones, and Magnus Simonarson. Under the leadership of President Magnus Simonarson, Consultwebs has leveraged its 26+ years of historical data to forecast the emergence of a “Human-First” digital era.

Director of Strategy Grant Brott provides a deep dive into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a critical new discipline. As Google integrates AI more deeply into Search, Brott predicts that “Prompts = Zero-Click” behavior will become the norm. To counter this, Brott said firms must prioritize E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust) and lean into traditional media-outreach tactics to keep their brands visible to AI site crawlers like those from ChatGPT.

Maximizing Authority in 2026
VP of Business Development Tanner Jones highlights that firms must “skate to where the puck is going” by diversifying visibility across diverse channels.
The report identifies several high-authority signals for the upcoming year:

Informational Gain: Content must deliver unique, intent-driven value that goes beyond generic word counts to solve specific user “prompts”.

Voice and Accessibility: Voice-enabled inputs and inclusive web design will be standard for high-performing legal sites.

Video SEO: As LLMs begin surfacing video content in chat responses, video SEO on platforms like YouTube and TikTok has become critical.

First-Party Data: For PPC, a robust first-party data strategy is essential to navigate tightening privacy regulations and improve ad targeting.

The “Human-Centric” Design Shift
A major prediction for 2026 is the rise of “Human-centric” copy as a counterbalance to “AI fatigue”. The analysis concludes that while AI tools can automate grunt work, “Human perspective will stand out in a sea of AI-generated content”.

Download the Analysis
Law firms looking to thrive in 2026 can download the full analytic report at Consultwebs.com to explore detailed predictions on SEO, PPC, Social Media, and Video Marketing.

About Consultwebs
Founded in 1999, Consultwebs provides custom digital marketing solutions for law firms, focusing on measurable ROI and long-term growth.

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